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BF53 ZPE

2003 Renault Laguna

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Laguna79,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 ZPE
MakeRenault
ModelLaguna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 132,187 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,586 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 113,284 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,284 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint osf (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/r lens slightly cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,948 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/r lens slightly cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2013 90,055 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 90,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 123,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f sus arm auto level sesor unit broken. n/s/r sus arm auto level sensor arm is disconnected, ?ball socket in unit worn?

req's tracking check/adjustment

Fail 6 Oct 2010 123,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f sus arm auto level sesor unit broken. n/s/r sus arm auto level sensor arm is disconnected, ?ball socket in unit worn?

req's tracking check/adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,742 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 107,587 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

poor rear brake balance

Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres especally fronts wearing low

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2008 89,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres especally fronts wearing low

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,099 miles

n/s/f axle sensor disconnected

repair zone b windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2007 72,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f axle sensor disconnected

repair zone b windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2006 59,613 miles

both nearside tyres worn down too 2 mm

How Reliable is the Renault Laguna?

Based on 2,783,232 MOT tests across 305,477 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
305,477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 187,578
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 169,011
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 113,854
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101,973
position lamp(s) not working 80,232
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BF53 ZPE is a 2003 Renault Laguna in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Laguna models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 79,017 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Laguna fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 187,578 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 ZPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Laguna typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Laguna is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF53 ZPE is a 2003 Renault Laguna, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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